Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Southern wood fern
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
southern wood fern
In German
Indian Spinat
südlichen Holz fern
In French
épinards indienne
sud dryoptéride
In Spanish
espinaca india
helecho de madera sur
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
samambaia de madeira do sul
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
południowej drewna paproci
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Fern australi
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Filicopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Polypodiales
Family
Basellaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern
Care of Indian Spinach and Southern Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.